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27 Jun 1956
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1956
Page
1
Loan Council Reports Big State and Commonwealth Funding Plan
The Loan Council discussed a total programme of £390 million for all works, including £40 million for housing, with the Commonwealth underwriting deficits. Premier Hawke’s late arrival delayed talks as premiers weigh semi governmental and local projects against a tighter funding outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
The
Neil
Victoria
Western Australia
Mr. Hawke
Tt 18
Hawke Reports High Unemployment in Western Australia
Prime Minister Hawke warned Western Australia faced high unemployment and mounting migration as the economy strained. He said the region could not sustain current job losses and would need action to reverse the trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Wil
Council
Auction Yields Mixed Prices for Ministerial Buses and Vans
Kingston auctioneers reported varied prices on ministerial buses and commercial vans. A top bid of £660 was achieved for a motorized unit, while a basic truck sold around £275. Several war models and panel vans were offered, with demand slow and several lots passing at reserve. Auction conducted by B A McKillop Co and J W Watt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Centare
Sabe
Auers
B.A. McKillop
J. W. Watt
Two Girls Shot at School in Hobart
In Hobart an incident at a school left two girls shot with one fatally. Frances Mann, 18, was found on the steps with a bullet wound. A 23 calibre rifle is suspected. students were sent home as police search the district for witnesses and possible suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances
P. Fletcher
New Norfolk C.lb
Investiga- Bothwell
Midlands
Mies
Carol
Manson
Ing
Mmaniac
Frances Mann
Beth- Mias Manson
Premiers Call for Lower Federal Interest Rate
The NSW Premier Cahill urged a flat 1 percent interest on Commonwealth loans to states to cover deficits in borrowing. Premiers supported the idea while the Commonwealth defended current rates and warned of possible reallocations. Playford criticized the stance, predicting higher rates of 5 percent in future. The debate was adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
N.S.W
Cahill
Loan Council
Commonwealth Atse
Consolidated Investment Reserve
Playford
NATO Leader Calls Reds Infinitely More Clever
General Gruenther, retiring NATO commander, described the new Soviet regime as infinitely more clever than Stalin's. Speaking to state governors, he warned the West not to drop guard amid smiles and social changes, saying Soviet military effectiveness against national territory continues to grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Gruenther
NATO
Soviet Union
Stalin
U.S
West
Radioactive readings on Japanese ship at Newcastle
A Japanese vessel berthed at Newcastle showed a geiger count up to 6,000 per minute amid radioactive rain. Readings off Australia’s eastern coast reached 4,000 to 4,600, with 140 during Monte Bello blast and later 6,000 again after the rain fell near Brisbane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Miyajima
Veel Wea
Australia
Monte Bello
Brisbane
Lee
J ‘Shi
Pakistani President Says Commonwealth Charter Should Be Flexible
Major General Iskander stated that a Commonwealth charter could be beneficial if it remains flexible and does not infringe on member sovereignty or become rigid. He commented amid reports Australian Prime Minister Menales favoring such a charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marauhi
Ruesong
A.ap.reuter
Pakistan
Iskander
Menales
Commonwealth
Tag game ends in Labour Party leadership shakeup
The report notes the famed tag game within the Labour Party concluding with a call for halt to deti- and a shift in leadership dynamics under the state executive as Mr. F. B. Cham erin appears in the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydney
Labour Party
ALP
F. B. Chamerin
Firat
Rise In Butter Prices Expected By Cabinet
The cabinet is poised to consider a recommendation for a retail butter price rise, rumored to be about 14 pence per pound. A meeting next week could approve the move, aligning Canberra retail with state costs that have already increased over 13 months. The last rise occurred last July, adding 4 1 2 pence per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mtto
Canberra
Britain Allows U S Missile Tests and Cuts Cheese Price
Britain agreed to permit United States missile tests while cutting Inland Island subsidies and raising cheese prices as part of a public subsidy reform. The deal was announced Tuesday by SHin Grun via Reuters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shin Grun
A.P. Reuter
Britain
United States
Flo- Government
British Island
Ascension Ter
South Atlantic
Jet Tests Create Noise Problem in UK
Aircraft test bangs prompt complaints across Britain as manufacturers seek new testing sites. Group Captain Gordon Slads of Fairey Aviation says the Witch supersonic is not worse than thunder but may disturb vulnerable people. Maudling reports 360 damage complaints after the 1,132 mph Delta world record flight over Southern England on March 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
AARP
Reuter
Gordon Slads
Fairey Aviation Company
Maudling
Commons
Ipetor Twies
Mairey
England
Postmaster General Comments on SP Pane Action
Postmaster General Me Davidson said today action on the SP pane is being fed the purposes. The statement outlines the government’s position on the SP pane move and its intended aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.P. Pane
Me Davidson
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